2022-08-052022-08-052022-06-23https://dc.statelibrary.sc.gov/handle/10827/45364You get a call, an email, a direct message on social media or a letter in the mail that says you’ve just won $5,000! Or maybe even $5 million, a fabulous diamond ring, or luxury vacation. Sounds too good to be true? More likely, it’s a lottery and sweepstakes scam. Before you drop in a quick entry or follow instructions to claim a prize, here are a few things to know.application/pdfDocumentCopyright status determined to be in the public domain on April 27, 2020 by United States Supreme Court ruling (Georgia et al., Petitioners v. Public.Resource.Org, Inc. : 590 U.S.__(2020))Consumer protectionSwindlers and swindlingLottery tickets--FraudFraud--PreventionSweepstakes--Corrupt practicesText